"Marblevator, Simple" is more than likely the simplest Marblevator I've ever created. Consisting of only two easy to 3D print components along with a gear motor, ball bearings, battery pack and batteries, this model is, well, simple!
The video features a 6 slotted wheel with 12mm plastic marbles (11mm ball bearings may be used as well), but I've also included the 1, 2, and 3 slot wheels.
Designed using Autodesk Fusion 360, sliced using Ultimaker Cura 4.12.1, and 3D printed in PLA on Ultimaker S5s.
Parts.
I acquired the following parts:
I 3D printed the following parts using Ultimaker Cura 4.12.1 Engineering Profile at .1mm layer height, 15% infill:
Depending on your slicer, printer, printer settings and the colors you chose, trimming, filing, drilling and/or sanding may be required. I carefully filed all edges that contacted the build plate to make absolutely certain that all build plate "ooze" is removed and that all edges are smooth using small jewelers files and plenty of patience.
Assembly.
To assemble the model, I performed the following steps:
With assembly complete, I turned off the battery pack switch, installed the batteries, turned on the battery pack switch, positioned the ball bearings on the track, and off it went!
And that is how I 3D printed and assembled "Marblevator, Simple".
See, I told you it was simple and I hope you enjoyed it!
The author marked this model as their own original creation.